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Johnny Was

Textile Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop ... Textile design, artwork clean-up, and creating repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator * Making print ...

Johnny Was

Textile Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

This role collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to develop ... Textile design, artwork clean-up, and creating repeats in Photoshop and Illustrator * Making print ...

Watlow

Senior Product Development Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

The Senior Product Development Engineer will apply deep textile manufacturing expertise to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial knitting processes while partnering with product ...

enerpac

Sr. Product Development Engineer

Cortland, NY · On-site

$96.50 - $144.75/hr

The company applies over 40 years of experience in textile engineering and advanced fabric design ... Leads the management of the design and development of biomedical textile products, manufacturing ...

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How much do freelance textile product development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance textile product development in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Textile Product Development vs Textile Designer?

AspectFreelance Textile Product DevelopmentTextile Designer
CredentialsExperience in textile manufacturing, product development, and technical skillsDesign education, portfolio, and creativity
Work EnvironmentProject-based, client-specific, often remote or on-site at manufacturing facilitiesStudio or office-based, focused on creative design work
Employer & Industry UsageFreelancers work with brands, manufacturers, and retailers on product linesDesign firms, textile companies, or freelance for brands

Freelance Textile Product Development focuses on transforming designs into manufacturable products, requiring technical and industry knowledge. Textile Designers primarily create visual patterns and concepts. Both roles may overlap but differ in their core responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Textile Product Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,987 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

Product Development Manager -- Kitchen Textiles

Idea Nuova Inc.

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$90 - $130/hr

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Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Role Overview

The Product Development Manager – Kitchen Textiles leads development of our kitchen category, including towels, aprons, oven mitts, pot holders, table linens, and related accessories. You'll partner with design, sourcing, and sales to deliver innovative, retail-ready assortments for major retailers, managing everything from fabric and print selection through costing, sampling, and final production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead product development from concept through production across kitchen textile categories
  • Manage timelines to meet retailer and internal deadlines
  • Collaborate with design, sourcing, merchandising, and sales teams
  • Source fabrics, trims, prints, and packaging
  • Oversee costing, specifications, and sample development
  • Conduct trend research and competitive shopping
  • Prepare presentations for customers and seasonal line reviews
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and retailer requirements
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of product development or merchandising experience in kitchen textiles, tabletop, or home textiles
  • Strong knowledge of textile construction, printing techniques, and materials
  • Experience working with overseas factories and production schedules
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; PLM experience preferred
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
What Success Looks Like
  • Kitchen textile programs launch on time and on margin at major retailers
  • Development calendars are met with clear ownership across design, sourcing, and sales
  • Fabric, print, and construction sourcing delivers on quality, cost, and lead time
  • New product introductions win incremental placements at key accounts
  • Line reviews and customer presentations generate strong buyer response
  • Cross-functional partners view PD as a reliable, execution-focused partner
Additional Requirements
  • Travel as needed for vendor visits, line reviews, market weeks, and retailer meetings
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment
  • Exposure to major retailers, nationally recognized brands, and trend-driven home categories
  • Fast-paced culture where your ideas, creativity, and contributions make an impact
Why This Role

Kitchen textiles is a fast-turning, high-visibility category at major retailers and this role owns the full development engine for it. You'll blend creative product thinking with hands-on execution across fabric, print, and construction with direct influence over seasonal newness and shelf presence at the nation\'s largest retail partners.

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